" The testimonials describe a long pattern of drawing young female fans into online or offline sexual encounters, which often devolved into controlling behavior or insults. According to The Guardian, Ellis secretly maintained up to 19 relationships at a time, while running online forums where many women believed their participation was dependent on looks and availability. "

https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/13/21322558/warren-ellis-allegations-forums-emotional-abuse-open-letter